Erosionville

Today we made our own Watersheds and observed the devastating effects erosion and flooding have on communities.

The Hydrologic Cycle

Today we made our own models of the Hydrologic System through models, diagrams, stories, and videos.

Earth's distribution of water

The large cylinder represents the amount of water on earth found in oceans. The smaller two cylinders represents the freshwater found both in glaciers, lakes and rivers. The small drop of water in Will's hand represents the amount of water on earth that is drinkable. This water must be shared amongst billions of humans. Is it enough?

Representing Earths Natural Diversity

Link for Readers Workshop

http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ess05_int_waterdist/

Reminders for this week:

• NO UNIFORM ALL WEEK
• Smoothy Potluck tomorrow (contribute whatever supplies you would like)
• No School Friday, Feb. 1
• Parent Teacher Conferences Monday, Feb 4
• call school for appointment (327-5891)
• Ski Day March 4 - more info to come

Representing Push & Pull Factors

Readers Workshop Website:

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/migration/migration_trends_rev2.shtml

Reminders for this week:

• Reading Responses due Mon
• If you haven't already done so, please bring 1 box of kleenex to contribute to the class' stock
• Due to High School Exam schedule, there is no school Friday, Feb. 1
• Parent Teacher Conference, Monday, Feb. 4
• No school for students
• Please call MCI (327-5891) to schedule your appointment

Global Natural Environments Websites:

• http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/topics/climatezones.html#zones
• http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm
• http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Experiments/Biome/
• http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
• http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/
• http://www.planetpals.com/worldwonders.html
• http://library.thinkquest.org/J002388/naturalwonders.html
• http://www.worldatlas.com/geoquiz/thelist.htm
• http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-ocean-map.htm
• http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/newart/locator/majorsea.htm
• http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/infopage/timezonz.htm

Reminders:

• Please bring 1 box of Keenex to contribute to our class stash
• Perspective Drawings due Friday, January 18
• Reading Responses due Monday, January 21
• Report cards will be sent home Friday, January 18
• Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Monday, February 4
• No school for students
• Interview slots available from 9 am till 5:30 pm
• Please call to make an appointment (327-5891)
• No school Friday, February 1 for an Jr. High Admin Day
• Ski Day March 4
• more infor to come regarding transportation and cost

Math Links:

Below are links we will be using in our Numeracy class tomorrow:

• http://www.khanacademy.org/
• top Right click - "sign-up"
• select "Google"
• enter password information
• Enter:
• Your name
• username = firstandlastname (no uppercases or spaces)
• password = same as google email password
• Select "Practice" at top of the screen
• Choose your skill and begin
• http://e-ako.nzmaths.co.nz/
• First time use select "Register"
• Enter first name
• last name
• email (google email)
• username = firstandlastname (no uppercases or spaces)
• password = same as google password
• agree to terms & conditions
• All other times select "Log-in"
• Complete e-ako intoroduction
• Select Pathway to start

Happy New Year!

It's the official first day of school this year and the start to our 2nd term!

This weeks reminders:

• Early dismissal this Friday, January 11th @ 2:30 pm
• Musical Rehearsals start tomorrow, Tuesday January 12 @ 4 pm
• See MCI website for Researsal Schedule www.mciblues.net
• Please bring 1 box of Kleenex to contribute to the class
• Reading Responses are due Monday, January 14th